Iron County register., 1887-06-30
that she entered the Abbey

that she entered the Abbey
precisely at noon. DR.. Bridge,
organist OF the Abbey, who had for the
occasion specially trained choir of two
hundred and fifty voices, selected from
the great choirs of London, a number OF
eminent soloists, besides a large accom-
paniment of brass instruments and
drums, gradually drew the immense con-
gregation into silence and their respective
places to be prepared for the queens
coming by rendering number OF selec-
tions in manner that made every pers
within hearing of the great organ eager
to catch it's softest note.
When the Queen reached the Abbey
and royal procession was forming In the
marquee outside the west door, the state
trumpeters in gold and crimson uniforms,
executed fanfares from the organ lott,
nearly in the center of the edifice; when
the clergy at the head of the royal pro-
cession moved into the church the ma
tional anths m was rendered by the organ.
The music was thrilling. The audience
rose as unit and lent their ten thousand
voices to accompany the choir. The effect
was so grand, so profound, l1at
many persons were moved te tears.
1t was at this moment that the Queen ap'
peared within the doors. Then the sing
ing f the anthem ceased, and the process
sional march from HaEdel's "Occasio3al
Oratorio," was given by the organ durin
the progress of the Queen and 1the roy Al
family to the dais. When they were seat
ed the Archbishop of Canterbury and the
Dean of Westminster, who had taken
their places within the sacrarium, began
the service by asking Of God blessing
upon the Queen.
The ''Te Deum Laudamus" was then
sung by the choir to the music composed
by the Prince Consort, the Queen havin g
requested this. The Lords Prayer was
said, and the responses adapted to the
occasion) were lntoned. Then three special
prayers were offered. Following the
prayers, the "Exaudiat te Dominus was
sung, with organ and brass band accom-.
paniment.
The Dean Of Westminis fer advanced to
the altar rails and read the lesson for tho
day. First Epistle of Peter, ch. IL, v. 6-1S.
DR.. Bridges special anthem, selected by
the Queen last year as her jubilee an
them, was next rendered, followed by the
choral 'Gotha," composed by the Prince
Consort- In the rests the national anthem
was introduced. Two more special
prayers for the defense of the faith, the
spiritual welfare of the kingdom, and for
peace and love, followed, and were sup
plemented by the benediction which was
pronounced by the Archbishop.
When the benediction had been said,
the Queens sons knelt before her and
kissed her hand. They arose and II er
Majesty kissed each upon his cheek. Tho
princesses next advanced to the Queen
and kissed her hand and she kissed them
all, favoring some twice, making unusual
demonstrations over the Princess of
Wales and Princess Beatrice. Other rel
atives of the Queen then saluted her, and
she shook hands with some and kissed
others, kissing the Crown Prince Freder-
ick William of Germany twice, very
heartily each time. At all this the con-
gregation appIauded warmly. All the
princesses upon the dais wore light
dresses.
After the royal salutations had all been
made, the Queen descended the dais and
moved out of the Abbey, preceded by the
royal family, the congregation standing
and cheering with fervor all the while,
Mendelssohn's march from "Athalie" be-
ing rendered by the organ and band until
Her Majesty had departed.
The congregation at once dissolved,
selections of sacred music being played
until all had left the Abbey.